How to Get Your Florida Learners Permit

Pass the Permit Test. The Permit Test is 50 questions and can be taken online. You must get 40 correct to pass. You can take the Permit Test at 14 1/2 years old.

Make an appointment at a local DMV office for eye test and photo. Don't forget to bring the necessary ID and other Documents.

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This video will explain the steps to get your learners permit in Florida. To prepare for the Permit Test, watch the Videos, review the guides, and take the practice tests in our Pass the Permit Test section.

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Questions and Answers about Getting a Florida Learners Permit and Drivers License

How do you Get Your Florida Learners Permit?

For most Floridians the process of getting your Learners Permit starts around 14 years old. At 14 you can start taking the required courses. Here are the Steps:

Complete the DATA Course (also known as TLSAE)

Prepare for the Permit Test by reading the Drivers Handbook and Reviewing all the Content in our Pass the Permit Test section

Take the Permit Test Online at 14 1/2 and pass it

When you are 15 years old go to a Florida DMV office and take your vision test and to get your picture taken

What is on the Florida Permit Test

All new drivers in Florida are required to pass the Florida Permit Test. The test is 50 questions that are mostly the rules and regulations of driving in Florida. There are also road signs you must identify.

How does the DATA Course work and How long is it?

The DATA course is organized into sections or modules. Each section has a required amount of time you must complete before you can advance to the next section. It's important to logout of the course if you are taking a break. All the sections add up to 4 hours - of course you can complete the course on your schedule doing it all at once or over several days.

Can you take the Permit Test before the DATA course?

Yes you can take the DATA course and Permit test in any order but we recommend taking the DATA course first as you will learn material that may be on the permit test. The DATA Course teaches you material that will be on the Permit Test and you can take the DATA course at 14 but you must be 14 1/2 to take the Permit Test.

When you go to the DMV in Florida what do you need to bring to get your learners permit?

You will need to bring two forms of identification, two documents showing your residential address in Florida, and a parent of legal guardian to sign the Parental Consent form. Here are a few examples of acceptable documents:

Can I drive to School with my Florida Learner Permit?

You can never drive alone with a learners permit in Florida. You must have a licensed driver 21 or older in the seat closest to you at all times.

How long do I have to have my learners permit before I can get my drivers license (Class E License)?

You must have your learners permit for 12 months with no moving traffic violation convictions. You may have one moving traffic violation if adjudication is withheld, which requires completing a traffic school course.

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